Choose KarmaZoo
Choose KarmaZoo if you want an Action game with Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. KarmaZoo launched in 2023.
KarmaZoo vs Spirit of the Obelisk
KarmaZoo and Spirit of the Obelisk both land in Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Casual games on Steam. KarmaZoo (2023) is 2 years older than Spirit of the Obelisk (2025). Spirit of the Obelisk is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than KarmaZoo (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Spirit of the Obelisk
Choose Spirit of the Obelisk if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Spirit of the Obelisk launched in 2025.
Both KarmaZoo and Spirit of the Obelisk sit in Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 KarmaZoo |  Spirit of the Obelisk | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.3% positive (333 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Pastagames | Joost van der Putten |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- KarmaZoo (2023) is 2 years older than Spirit of the Obelisk (2025).
- Spirit of the Obelisk is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than KarmaZoo (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- KarmaZoo is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Spirit of the Obelisk has no Deck rating yet.
KarmaZoo vs Spirit of the Obelisk — FAQ
- Should I play KarmaZoo or Spirit of the Obelisk first?
- If you want chronology, KarmaZoo (2023) came out before Spirit of the Obelisk (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are KarmaZoo and Spirit of the Obelisk similar?
- They overlap on Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both KarmaZoo and Spirit of the Obelisk have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: KarmaZoo ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Spirit of the Obelisk ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does KarmaZoo run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — KarmaZoo is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Spirit of the Obelisk doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.